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# Left ventricular volumes and ejection fraction: a learning path

Connect the apical view guides with EchoSuite’s LV volume and ejection fraction tools. Keep the selected measurement method and its references together as you explore.

Created by [Mohammed Kamareddine, MD](https://echosuite.app/about/) · EchoSuite education

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## Explore the apical four- and two-chamber views

Read the acquisition and image-optimization notes, then open the matching views in Probe Lab.

[Read: Apical four chamber](https://echosuite.app/guides/views/apical-four-chamber/) · [Open Apical four chamber in Probe Lab](https://echosuite.app/#a4c)

[Read: Apical two chamber](https://echosuite.app/guides/views/apical-two-chamber/) · [Open Apical two chamber in Probe Lab](https://echosuite.app/#a2c)

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## Review volume measurements and indexing

Explore the LV volumes tool’s method choices and measurement guidance. The body surface area tool provides a separate place to review height, weight and units.

[Left ventricular volume index calculator: EDV and ESV guide](https://echosuite.app/guides/lv-volume-index/) · [Open calculator](https://echosuite.app/calculators/#lv-volume-index)

[Body surface area calculator: height and weight guide](https://echosuite.app/guides/bsa/) · [Open calculator](https://echosuite.app/calculators/#bsa)

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## Work through ejection fraction

Open the LVEF calculator and try the worked example. Compare the entered volumes with the formula, then explore the acquisition teaching and the references for the chosen method.

[Left ventricular ejection fraction calculator: LVEF guide](https://echosuite.app/guides/lv-ef/) · [Open calculator](https://echosuite.app/calculators/#lv-ef)

## Keep exploring

- [Echocardiography simulator: learn the standard echo views](https://echosuite.app/learn/echo-simulator/) Explore 15 echo views with probe-position guides and EchoSuite’s interactive 3D Probe Lab.
- [Aortic stenosis: from echo views to the continuity equation](https://echosuite.app/learn/aortic-stenosis-continuity/) Connect LVOT and aortic echo views with the aortic valve area calculator, acquisition teaching and primary references.
- [Right-heart echocardiography: views, measurements and calculators](https://echosuite.app/learn/right-heart-echo/) Explore right-heart echo views and the RV size, RV function, right atrial pressure and RVSP calculators.

[All measurement and view guides](https://echosuite.app/guides/)

## Bring someone along

Send this page to a colleague or use it in a teaching session. Everyone starts with the same set of views and tools.